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When the Whole World Hates You Oct 17, 2025

In part one, Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle talk to David Tal as the world holds its breath for what is next in the prophetic Middle East? What’s next for Bible prophecy? Then the hosts talk to Olivier Melnick. How did such a gifted people come to be hated by the whole world? Find Melnick’s book, “Antisemitism in the End Times: How the Rise of the World’s Oldest Hatred is Paving the Way for Messiah’s Return”, in our online store. The extended version begins at 27:08. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1472/29

Normal Won’t Return: Jesus Will Oct 11, 2025

This was our Understanding the Times night October 9, 2025 in suburban Minneapolis. Featured guest was Barry Stagner. Jan Markell and Mark Henry were co-hosts. Multiple current event items were considered throughout the evening. Find a DVD in our online store. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1472/29

October 7 Changed Everything! Oct 10, 2025

Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle first feature Justin Kron, producer of the film October 7: Bearing Witness to the Massacre. The truth must be told. Hear cutting-edge inside information and how to access this film. In the extended version, the hosts talk to Lee Brainard, which begins at 28:21. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1472/29

Rapture Fervor: Why Are We Still Here? Oct 03, 2025

Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle first talk to Pastor Barry Stagner. We are in the “times of the signs” prior to the Tribulation. How should followers of Jesus deal with Rapture fervor, Rapture disappointment, and Rapture fatigue? Much of this is spurred on by false date-setting? In the extended version, Pastor Josh and Ken also talk with Mondo Gonzales from Prophecy Watchers. The extended version begins at 30:17. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1472/29

Blame the Jews! Sep 26, 2025

Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle talk to Trevor Rubenstein and Pastor Aaron Braaten on the intensifying worldwide hatred of the Jews. Jesus is coming back to a Jewish nation, capital, and people! As a result, they are global targets today, as in the 1930s. They also consider the decline of Dispensationalism—the one truth-telling theology that helps us understand God’s plan for the last days! Hear the confusion of Covenant Theology and more in revealing clips. The extended version begins at 28:07. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1472/29

When Lawlessness Rules—the World is On Edge Sep 19, 2025

Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle talk to Jan Markell for the hour. Political assassinations, lawlessness, and darkness seem to pervade everything. Are we in the very last of the last days? This leads to efforts to set dates for the rapture including the upcoming Feast of Trumpets. What about the mischief of the forthcoming U.N. meetings? Add to the chaos the killing of Charlie Kirk. What is the Christian to make of such instability? The extended version begins at 30:13. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1472/29

When Voices Are Gunned Down: Charlie Kirk, Technocracy Rising, Israel Condemned Sep 12, 2025

A.I., the technocrats, and technocracy: Are we seeing the development of the Beast System of Revelation 13? Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle open with Patrick Wood analyzing these issues. In the extended version, Jan Markell joins David Tal and Josh to talk about the Kirk assassination and the Israeli strike on Qatar. How should the believer respond? Extended version begins at 32:21. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1472/29

A Glimpse of Things to Come Sep 05, 2025

Should followers of Jesus read or study the book of Revelation? Is it all symbolic, or will it all come to pass in the future? Pastor Josh talks with Pastor Gary Hamrick of Cornerstone Chapel, Leesburg, Virginia. Pastor Gary has just written an insightful new book, Standing on the Edge of Eternity: The End Times According to Revelation. Find it in our online store. In the extended version at 27:58, Pastor Josh and Pastor Gary discuss how believers should be the best citizens in the countries where they live. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1472/29

Truth Dies by Wrong Interpretation Aug 29, 2025

Is the Earth flat? Did America make it to the moon? Is there a global Cabal? Conspiracy theories are everywhere. Plus, why are evangelicals invested in theology but not eschatology? And why should we study Bible prophecy? Pastor Josh and Ken talk with Lee Brainard about many important issues including apologetics. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1472/29

Echoes of Peace, Whispers of War Aug 22, 2025

Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle welcome Pete Garcia. The world is crying out for peace and safety. Will it happen, or is more conflict coming? Pastor Josh and Ken talk with Pete Garcia, a combat veteran and aviator. What is next on God’s timeline of Biblical Eschatology? What’s behind the accusations that Trump is the Antichrist and why is this not possible? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1472/29

Fingerprints of Diabolical Deception Aug 15, 2025

We are seeing a staggering rise in antisemitism worldwide, and Zionism is often misunderstood. Is this deception or a new level of understanding? Pastor Josh and Ken talk to Brett Meador, Pastor at Athey Creek Church, Portland, Oregon. What does the Bible teach? And why is it so important to have a consistent and literal hermeneutic at a time when deception and delusion cause such confusion? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1472/29

The Hidden Hands Behind the Lies Aug 08, 2025

Are there global players behind the scenes pulling the strings? This week, Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle have a conversation with Catherine Austin Fitts. Immunity to the law, and exemption from taxes, suggest there are two groups of people. Satan’s deceptive scheme is in progress. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1472/29

Avoid Falling into Traps Aug 01, 2025

Have you fallen into the traps of New Thought or Progressive Christianity? This week, Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle have a conversation with Melissa Dougherty. She fell into the trap of the New Thought Movement. Now she is combating New Age, New Thought, and Progressive Christianity. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1472/29

Warning Signs Jul 25, 2025

Jan Markell talks to Michele Bachmann about events that are a warning to believers that should be concerning. Then Ken Mikle and Josh Schwartz host Jan Markell in a review of this program over 25 years. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1472/29

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